Deutscher Zukunftspreis is an annual prize honoring teams of creative people that realize breakthroughs in science and commercialize the results. Every year, the jury of the German Future Prize nominates three teams that, based on their excellent research, have successfully introduced new products to the market. The award will be presented by the German Federal President Christian Wulff on December 14 in Berlin. Information is available at www.deutscher-zukunftspreis.de.

Novaled's team developed organic electronics, begining at the Technical University Dresden, with organic light emitting diode (OLED) doping technologies that reduced energy consumption. The more efficient OLED products are used for flat panel displays, low-power lighting and efficient and flexible solar cells. Novaled AG and Heliatek GmbH, which makes organic solar cell products, are part of Saxony's organic electronics development cluster.

Second team nominated for the prize include Dr. Klaus-Dieter Rasch (AZUR SPACE Solar Power GmbH), Hansjörg Lerchenmüller (Soitec), and Dr. Andreas Bett (Fraunhofer ISE). The third nominated team works on electronic assistance for motorists interacting with the environment and other people, called "6D Vision."